Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The English R sound trips up so many learners, and for good reason. It is subtly different from the R in most other languages and it is made in a way that is rarely explained clearly.
In this lesson, I show you the one trick that makes the English R click. The mouth position for the R consonant is exactly the same as the purple shirt vowel sound. Once you feel that connection, producing a clear and natural English R becomes so much more approachable.
What you'll learn in this lesson:
✅ Why the English R feels different from the R in other languages
✅ The purple shirt vowel connection that unlocks the R consonant position
✅ Why R is a bridge consonant sitting between a vowel and a consonant
✅ How to practice the R sound at the beginning of words and syllables
✅ How to handle R in consonant clusters like free, cry, and green
✅ A sustain drill to train your mind and mouth to feel the R placement
✅ Short phrases to build consistency in real speech
By the end of this lesson, you will recognize and produce the English R more easily and confidently in everyday conversations.
Ready to put what you learned into practice?
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Tune your ears. Train your voice. Connect with confidence.
I’m Keenyn Rhodes, founder of Clear English Academy—a pronunciation coach and communication strategist. I help professionals around the world speak English with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
I’m a Color Vowel® trained and licensed partner with English Language Training Solutions, License #2102KR. Learn more about ELTS and the Color Vowel® approach at https://colorvowel.com.
The English R sound trips up so many learners, and for good reason. It is subtly different from the R in most other languages and it is made in a way that is rarely explained clearly.
In this lesson, I show you the one trick that makes the English R click. The mouth position for the R consonant is exactly the same as the purple shirt vowel sound. Once you feel that connection, producing a clear and natural English R becomes so much more approachable.
What you'll learn in this lesson:
✅ Why the English R feels different from the R in other languages
✅ The purple shirt vowel connection that unlocks the R consonant position
✅ Why R is a bridge consonant sitting between a vowel and a consonant
✅ How to practice the R sound at the beginning of words and syllables
✅ How to handle R in consonant clusters like free, cry, and green
✅ A sustain drill to train your mind and mouth to feel the R placement
✅ Short phrases to build consistency in real speech
By the end of this lesson, you will recognize and produce the English R more easily and confidently in everyday conversations.
Ready to put what you learned into practice?
Watching a lesson helps you understand what to do. Changing the way you speak takes listening, imitation, repetition, and practice.
That’s what we do inside Clear English Academy.
Start with the free introductory training, then continue through the complete 4-step Training Path as a CEA member.
👉 Start your free training:
clearenglishacademy.com/training-paths/refine-your-rhythm-vowels
👉 Explore CEA membership + free 3-day trial:
clearenglishacademy.com/pricing
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Tune your ears. Train your voice. Connect with confidence.
I’m Keenyn Rhodes, founder of Clear English Academy—a pronunciation coach and communication strategist. I help professionals around the world speak English with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
I’m a Color Vowel® trained and licensed partner with English Language Training Solutions, License #2102KR. Learn more about ELTS and the Color Vowel® approach at https://colorvowel.com.
![How to Pronounce S Cluster Words [Pronunciation Tip for Spanish Speakers]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/haMSFOX1Aec/mqdefault.jpg "How to Pronounce S Cluster Words [Pronunciation Tip for Spanish Speakers]
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When a word starts with S and another consonant, or an S cluster, it’s common for many learners to insert an additional vowel sound before the S.
This is called epenthesis and this lesson explores how to correct that.
Download the free PDF that accompanies this lesson here:
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